PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24344: The Easy Preloader WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise its setting fields, leading to authenticat
CVE-2021-24344 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting easy preloader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Easy Preloader WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise its setting fields, leading to authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site scripting issues
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-06-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-24344?
easy preloader: upgrade to newer than 1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24344 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24344 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-24344 affect?
CVE-2021-24344 affects easy preloader. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Easy Preloader WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise its setting fields, leading to authenticated (admin+) Stored Cross-Site scripting issues
How urgent is CVE-2021-24344?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.